Trump – What hath he wrought?

I voted for Trump and if the election was held today knowing what we know this moment I would vote for him again.

I have watched with interest, but not any real concern
as President Trump and his administration take the reins of governing.

What has impressed is how well our democracy works.

You could be
upset, even fearful about the seeming lurch of our country into a divided state
where many are crying out about the President the new administration and adding
to those cries many other social, political and cultural concerns.

Less the violence and some stupid positions, I think all
of this is good for our country.

Here are five reasons
why I feel that way.

1. There are more people in this country, interested,
engaged and following what is going on than any time I can remember. That is a
good thing.

2. Many people,
especially the media are beating the drum and trying to make the case we are
deeply divided nation. I do not buy that. I believe we are a deeply opinionated
people with many ways to express those opinions and that is healthy.

3. For the first time in our history, the schism
between a popular vote and the Electoral College system has created a major
riff between those in power and the majority of those they govern. From the
halls of Congress to the campuses and streets of protest, we are all going to
have to figure a way through this labyrinth and I for one have confidence that
we will come out the other end a stronger and better nation.

4. The United States is 238 years old. Our Constitution
has served and continues to serve us well. It has not however been without
change. Once those who protest for the sake of being seen protesting move on
and those who only scream so others cannot be heard, there will arise voices of
reason who will move to make the changes to the governing document of our
democracy that will make it responsive to our times. It will take time but it
will happen.

5. For now this may all seem a bit disturbing to some,
frustrating to many and incomprehensible to the established political class.
Trump is going to sweep away many of the polices of government, and the comfortable
niches that politicians and bureaucrats hide in and that will service all well.

As much as I feel the media is unnecessarily fanning
the flames of controversy and protest while working much harder at making the
news than reporting it, I believe that people are becoming much more aware of
how biased in both directions the media can be. What ever gets clicks, page
views or viewers seems to be the order of the day.

I voted for Trump and if the election was held today knowing
what we know this moment I would vote for him again.

For now, I plan to, remain confident, watch with
interest, search for voices that make sense and identify those who lift their
voices only so they can hear their own head roar.